Philippians 4:12 “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Paul must have been a much better person than I […]

Philippians 4:10 – 11 “I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in whatever the circumstances.” In […]

Philippians 4:9 “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” In the last few verses, Paul has given us a crash course in Christian living. He told us to pray about everything. He told us to […]

Philippians 4:8 “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” I have heard it said all my life that you are what you eat. If our physical bodies become what we […]

Philippians 4:6 – 7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” This is one of my favorite scriptures, in theory. The practice of […]

Philippians 4:5 “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” As Paul encouraged the members of the Philippian church to get along with one another, he reminded them to be gentle. This word can also be translated as sweet reasonableness, goodwill, generosity, charity toward the faults of others, friendliness, yieldedness, leniency, mercy […]

Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” This is an interesting statement, coming from a man in prison, facing possible execution. When we look at Paul’s circumstances, he clearly did not have much reason to rejoice. But he didn’t tell us to rejoice in our circumstances always. He told […]

Philippians 4:2 – 3 “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names […]

Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!” A few days ago, I received an e-mail from a dear friend. “My Baby’s Coming Home!” the subject line read. My friend’s daughter, who lives in Iceland […]

Philippians 3:20 – 21 “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” The idea of a glorified body […]